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Zakat on gold in Qatar
List your gold by carat and purpose. See its approximate fine-gold weight, the 85 g benchmark and a 2.5% value illustration after a full lunar year.
Enter net weight by carat
Keep stones and non-gold parts out of the gram weight. Add weights in either column; all fields are optional and stay in your browser.
| Carat | Saved / investment gold (g) | Ordinary worn jewellery (g) | Reference per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K 100% | QAR 505.50 | ||
| 22K 91.7% | QAR 465.50 | ||
| 21K 87.5% | QAR 441.00 | ||
| 18K 75% | QAR 381.00 |
Scholars differ on ordinary personal jewellery. This choice changes the calculation; it is not a ruling about your obligation.
Enter gold weight to see the calculation.
- Fine-gold equivalent
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- Included reference value
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- 85 g benchmark value
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This is not a full zakat assessment. Cash, other assets, debts, ownership timing, sale value and applicable scholarly guidance may change your obligation. The displayed rate is an independent reference, not a guaranteed liquidation price.
What the calculation does
- For each carat, multiply net grams by carat ÷ 24 to obtain approximate pure-gold grams.
- Compare the included total with the stated 85 g pure-gold benchmark.
- If the threshold and full lunar year are confirmed, apply 2.5% to the included gold value in QAR.
On personal jewellery
Jurists do not hold one view on gold worn as ordinary adornment. The default calculation covers saved or investment gold; the checkbox lets you see the alternative including worn jewellery. Do not use this switch as a substitute for a qualified answer about your own case.
For a Qatar-specific answer, seek guidance from the Ministry of Awqaf’s Zakat Affairs Department.
Religious references
The 85 g, lunar-year and 2.5% illustration follows the gold-zakat guidance shown by Qatar Charity. Its own gold calculator states an 85 g 24K threshold. Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta documents the disagreement over worn jewellery. These links provide context, not a personalised fatwa.
Gold zakat questions
What is the gold nisab used here?
The tool uses 85 grams of pure-gold equivalent as its stated benchmark. It converts each entered carat weight by carat ÷ 24 before comparing. Ask a qualified local authority if you use another applicable ruling.
What does one lunar year mean?
The estimate is marked potentially due only when you confirm a complete lunar year under your applicable zakat calculation. This tool does not determine your starting date or continuity of ownership.
Is personal jewellery included?
Views differ. Saved or investment gold is included by default; ordinary worn jewellery is included only if you choose that view. Consult a qualified scholar for your circumstances.
Are stones and making charges part of the gold weight?
No. Enter only the net gold weight. The tool values gold using the current matching carat reference and excludes stones, workmanship and shop premiums.
Can cash or silver change the result?
Yes. This is a gold-only illustration, not a complete zakat assessment. Other eligible assets, liabilities and local rulings can change the overall calculation.